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Mrs. Lambert from Elba, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filling in the Gap of One Million

Help me give my students technology that will allow them to access read-alouds.

  • $326 goal

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My Students

Kindergarten is such an active and rewarding grade to work with daily. You are able to experience joy in small acts, teach students about topics that we as adults take for advantage in knowledge. Students are able to shine in different aspects and are free to express their interests in their learning.

Kindergarten students are very engaging, kind, and naturally curious.

I teach my students how to work together to create a classroom community through our differences and learn from others’ experiences. My students are encouraged to share stories, thoughts, and feelings. Learning who my students are as individuals can help me find a way to teach them through their interests.

Kindergarten students are very independent and love to help one another. They enjoy pushing themselves to get better in each skill I am presenting them. They also enjoy taking ownership of their learning. They are always asking how they did in reading, if they are better than the last time, etc. I am so proud of my students, their growth, their individuality, and their independence to take ownership of their education at such a young age.

My Project

With the new Literacy Act that has been passed in the state of Alabama, it is more important now that ever to have students come into a kindergarten classroom more prepared to see the words they have heard put into print. Language starts as listening, and then progresses into reading. Reading books to children can help encourage vocabulary. Children who have had 5 books a day read to them will start kindergarten knowing over 1 million words more than students who have not been read to.

Knowing these statistics, it is intimidating to early childhood teachers to help close the gap since standards are growing more rigorous, and class sizes are increasing.

I am trying to fund a solution to help this gap. I am requesting 5 Amazon Fire Tablets in my classroom to start this project. I cannot physically read to each of my students, one on one, when they have free time or independent time in the classroom. However, I can record myself reading a story and have students access it and other read alouds through a QR code. In utilizing this, students are learning print concepts, tracking print, vocabulary words, and building background knowledge all while others are finishing their work or receiving extra instructional support from me. I can also utilize the Amazon Fire Tablets to have students record themselves reading so I can have documentation of their fluency progressions, and I can access it at any time. Lastly, while utilizing applications, students can journal and submit their work to me to analyze, document, and even share with families.

I feel having these Amazon Fire Tablets can help bridge the language gap among students, increasing their capability for success in literacy at a young age! I hope you can donate to our cause.

Mrs. Lambert Elba Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Elba, AL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fire 7 Tablet (7" display, 16 GB) - Black • Amazon Business $44.99 5 $224.95

Materials cost

$224.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.82

Total project goal

$325.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.47

4 Donors

-$245.00

Donations toward project cost

-$215.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$72.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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